This traditional market, built in the 1820s with mud and palm leaves, is just a 15-minute drive from the mosque.
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Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
The short story was inspired by the ancient folkloric legend of the Golem, an anthropomorphic being usually made from clay or mud, brought to life by magical means to serve its creator.
The earthy clay hue reads modern, while the grey stripe can go coastal or cottagecore.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
16 May 2025
And unlike blackhead strips or clay masks, which are typically recommended for once- or twice-weekly use, many pore-minimizing serums can be applied every day; with consistent use, meaning clearer, smoother skin in a matter of weeks.
Brazil were awarded the hosting rights for World Cup 1950 and were therefore considered favourites to win it on home soil, just as Uruguay and Italy had done in 1930 and 1934 respectively.
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Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
The news release said the researchers found the larvae were far more prevalent in places where soil was extremely dry and a lot of organic matter was present.
Sovereignty’s Kentucky Derby victory in the muck at Churchill Downs sparked curiosity over whether the colt can build on his signature win over a possibly drier, faster surface on the Triple Crown trail.
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Gary B. Graves,
Baltimore Sun,
4 May 2025
The town of Grand Isle was stuck in the muck of disaster.
The fees will remain for swimming and launching watercraft, but the south end of the beach will be free to those who simply want to sit on the beach or relax in the sand, McNamara said.
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Phil Rockrohr,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
By vacuuming microbes out of the sand, sea cucumbers reduce the growth of ecosystem-smothering algae as well as nasty bacteria that cause coral disease: A 2024 experiment found that removing sea cucumbers on two Pacific reefs led to a surge in sickness and death among many staghorn corals.
Looking past the heavy material, a cycle of generational abuse is broken and a familial arc is beautifully framed by co-writers Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, with the symbolism of a plane passing by overhead as souls departing earth.
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
My passion is to share my findings on our beautiful earth.
At the same time, kaolin clay keeps the product in place by absorbing excess oil production.
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Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
The formula stars ingredients like exfoliating, brightening charcoal, and creamy kaolin clay to achieve that mask effect to tackle hair below the surface, slowing future growth, all while moisturizing and cleansing pores.
Those interactions spring from the rich loam of history and lore that gives the sport its halcyon glow, and from which even a humble amateur game absorbs vicarious grandeur.
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Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2025
Emerging research suggests that there can be restorative effects to—for example—hearing birdsong, seeing trees, or smelling pleasant natural scents, such as loam or leaves.
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